Egypt Daily News – The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the results of nationwide gasoline quality analyses following complaints from citizens about fuel quality, along with additional measures it has implemented to ensure the product meets Egyptian standards.
In a press statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said that between May 4 and May 9, 2025, a total of 870 complaints were registered across the country regarding the quality of gasoline available in local markets.
The complaints were concentrated in several governorates including Sharqia, Gharbia, Giza, Alexandria, Menoufia, Dakahlia, Minya, Fayoum, and Ismailia. Other governorates either reported very few complaints or none at all.
Analysis of 807 Samples
The ministry reported that 807 gasoline samples were analyzed from various regions by teams from the Ministry of Petroleum and the Ministry of Supply, along with independent testing companies. Out of these, 802 samples met the required standards, while five did not.
In Greater Cairo’s petroleum region, 250 samples were analyzed by the Ministry of Petroleum and 205 by the Ministry of Supply, with two non-compliant samples found in Cairo and Qalyubia.
In Alexandria’s petroleum region (covering Alexandria, Kafr El-Sheikh, Beheira, and Matrouh), 136 samples were tested, 73 of which were analyzed by independent labs. Only one sample failed to meet the standards.
In the Suez petroleum region (including Suez, Red Sea, and South Sinai), 75 samples were tested, all of which were found to be compliant.
Compensation for Damaged Vehicles
Based on the findings of non-compliant samples, the Ministry of Petroleum has decided to compensate affected individuals. Compensation will equal the value of an approved receipt for fuel pump replacement, up to a maximum of 2,000 Egyptian pounds per complaint.
“Adulterated Gasoline” Trend on Social Media
The hashtag “#AdulteratedGasoline” had recently topped trending lists on Egyptian social media platforms after numerous reports emerged of vehicles breaking down shortly after refueling at certain stations. Users reported common issues such as damaged fuel pumps and reduced engine performance, while warning others to avoid specific gas stations.
Many called for the names of the affected stations to be made public, and urged swift action by regulatory bodies to collect samples from stations suspected of selling poor-quality fuel. These voices demanded accountability from those responsible for any negligence or tampering.
